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penalise vs discipline

discipline vs penalise

penalise is not a noun while discipline is a noun.

penalise and discipline both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
penalise No No Yes No
discipline Yes No Yes No
As verbs, discipline is a hyponym of penalise; that is, discipline is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than penalise:
  • penalise: impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
  • discipline: punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
Other hyponyms of penalise include avenge, retaliate, revenge, tar-and-feather, execute, put to death, pillory, castigate, amerce, victimise, victimize, scourge, correct, sort out.
penalise (noun) discipline (noun)
training to improve strength or self-control
the act of disciplining
the trait of being well behaved
a branch of knowledge
a system of rules of conduct or method of practice
penalise (verb) discipline (verb)
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
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